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Striking portrait of an orange-haired dancer, bathed in golden evening light, set against a breathtaking British coastline
Pierced male model with white face tattoos, staring intensely into the lens, exuding effortless style
Expressive dancer back bending against a soft cyan sky, her vibrant hair contrasting beautifully with the moody tones
A more expressive variation of the backbend pose, revealing half her face, striking and emotive
Split-screen composition: top-down aerial of a golden beach meeting the sea, paired with a dancer’s intimate gaze against dramatic cliffs
Pierced male model gazing wistfully into the distance, rugged cliffs framing the shot
Same model as previous, now looking back over his shoulder, creating a contemplative mood
Wide shot of orange-haired dancer standing on textured grey stones, her pose dynamic, hair contrasting vividly against the muted backdrop—soft lens textures enhancing the scene beautifully
Four dancers intertwined in expressive movement, orange hair and blue garments creating a visually captivating composition
Close-up of the orange-haired dancer from the previous image, highlighting her expressive gaze and vivd contrasting hair
Three dancers huddled over the camera in a dramatic overhead shot, sky meticulously replaced to achieve visual balance
Blonde dancer illuminated by golden light, staring intensely into the camera, stormy skies adding to the cinematic feel
Different model replicating the striking pose from the previous shot, maintaining the same dramatic atmosphere
Wide shot of all dancers on the beach, grounding them in the vast landscape—soft lens textures bringing an ethereal quality to the composition, while the word “Flow” elegantly moves behind the lead dancer

  • The brief for this beautifully crafted dance film was a low-contrast, low-saturation look- subdued yet still dynamic, ensuring the image never felt washed out or flat

    During our in-studio grading session, the DoP mentioned he wished he’d had different lenses on the day, feeling his choices were “too sharp and clinical” for the film’s intended feel

    I focused on textural adjustments within the grade, subtly altering the characteristics of the lenses to bring a softer, more organic quality to the image- an approach that played a huge role in shaping the final aesthetic

    Beyond that, I worked to ensure key colours retained just enough vibrancy to maintain visual interest while ensuring the dancers looked immaculate

    Lastly, a couple of shots required sky replacements due to shifting weather conditions on set. I carefully replaced and matched the new skies with our hero shots before completing a final beauty pass on all the dancers

    If you love this aesthetic, you might like this narrative short

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    Director & DoP: Remco Merbis

    Movement director: Wallyce Mae

    MUA: Anna Randall

    Colourist: Iain Pennington

    Models & dancers: Lina Maria Guarín, Isis Davidge, Beky Humphreys, Kaiden Ford

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